2018 MTV VMAs: Everything You Need To Know
The date is set, the nominees are announced and the excitement is well and truly rocketing ahead of the 2018 MTV VMAs because "everything might happen..."
Below you'll find all the information you need to know about the 2018 MTV VMAs. We'll be updating this page as and when new information is released so keep checking back ahead of the show!
When are the 2018 VMAs?
Th 2018 VMAs are taking place on Monday 20th August.
Whereare the 2018 VMAs?
The 2018 VMAs are being held at New York's Radio City Music Hall, where the first ever VMAs were held back in 1984. It will be the 12thtime the awards have been held there - the most for any VMAs location!
How can I watchthe 2018 VMAs?
The 2018 VMAs will be shown in the UK on Tuesday 21st August at 8pm on MTV UK (Sky 126/Virgin 134).
Who’s performing atthe 2018 VMAs?
Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Logic with Ryan Tedder, Travis Scott,Post Malone, Panic! At The Disco, Aerosmith, Malumaand Cardi B will be performing at this year's VMAs alongside this year's Video Vanguard performer, Jennifer Lopez.Nicki Minaj has also been confirmed to perform at an iconic New York City location, which is being billed as an awards show first!
This year also sees the first-ever VMAs PUSH Artist Stage. Current MTV PUSH artist Bazzi along with Hayley Kiyoko, Jessie Reyez, Juice WRLD and PRETTYMUCH will be featured during the main show!
Is there a 2018 VMAs pre-show?
Yes! Hosted by Terrence J, Nessa and Jersey Shore Family Vacation'sPaul 'Pauly D' Devecchio and Vinny Guadagnino, this year's red carpet pre-show will feature performances from the Backstreet Boys, Bazzi and Bryce Vine, with Winnie Harlow serving as the red carpet fashion correspondent.
Who else will be at the 2018 VMAs?
There’s no host this year so the presenters will keep on coming. Expect appearances from Liam Payne, Millie Bobby Brown, Kevin Hart and more throughout the night!
Who's receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2018 VMAs?
Jennifer Lopez will be awarded the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at this year's VMAs. The global superstar, who's twice nominated this year with 'Dinero', will also perform at the ceremony - her first VMA performance since 2001.
Who’s nominated atthe 2018 VMAs?
Cardi B leads the pack at this year’s VMAs with 12 nominations. Beyonce and JAY-Z (aka The Carters) follow with eight nods. Check out the complete list of nominees here:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry”
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)”
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – “Havana”
The Carters – “APES**T”
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Drake – “God's Plan”
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Ariana Grande
Bruno Mars
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Drake
Post Malone
SONG OF THE YEAR
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)”
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – “Havana”
Drake – “God's Plan”
Dua Lipa – “New Rules”
Ed Sheeran – “Perfect”
Post Malone ft. 21 Savage – “rockstar”
SONG OF THE SUMMER (JUST REVEALED!!)
Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa - “One Kiss”
Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin - “I Like It”
DJ Khaled Ft. Justin Bieber, Chance The Rapper & Quavo - “No Brainer”
Drake - “In My Feelings”
Ella Mai - “Boo’d Up”
Juice WRLD - “Lucid Dreams”
Maroon 5 Ft. CardiB - “Girls Like You (Remix)”
Post Malone - “Better Now”
BEST NEW ARTIST
Bazzi
Cardi B
Chloe x Halle
Hayley Kiyoko
Lil Pump
Lil Uzi Vert
BEST COLLABORATION
Bebe Rexha ft. Florida Georgia Line – “Meant to Be”
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)”
The Carters – “APES**T”
Jennifer Lopez ft. DJ Khaled & Cardi B – “Dinero”
Logic ft. Alessia Cara & Khalid – “1-800-273-8255”
N.E.R.D & Rihanna – “Lemon”
PUSH ARTIST OF THE YEAR
JULY 2018 – Chloe x Halle
JUNE 2018 – Sigrid
MAY 2018 – Lil Xan
APRIL 2018 – Hayley Kiyoko
MARCH 2018 – Jessie Reyez
FEBRUARY 2018 – Tee Grizzley
JANUARY 2018 – Bishop Briggs
DECEMBER 2017 – Grace VanderWaal
NOVEMBER 2017 – Why Don’t We
OCTOBER 2017 – PRETTYMUCH
SEPTEMBER 2017 – SZA
AUGUST 2017 – Kacy Hill
JULY 2017 – Khalid
JUNE 2017 – Kyle
MAY 2017 – Noah Cyrus
BEST POP
Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry”
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – “Havana”
Demi Lovato – “Sorry Not Sorry”
Ed Sheeran – “Perfect”
P!nk – “What About Us”
Shawn Mendes – “In My Blood”
BEST HIP HOP
Cardi B ft. 21 Savage – “Bartier Cardi”
The Carters – “APES**T”
Drake – “God's Plan”
J. Cole – “ATM”
Migos ft. Drake – “Walk It Talk It”
Nicki Minaj – “Chun-Li”
BEST LATIN
Daddy Yankee – “Dura”
J Balvin, Willy William – “Mi Gente”
Jennifer Lopez ft. DJ Khaled & Cardi B – “Dinero”
Luis Fonsi, Demi Lovato – “Échame La Culpa”
Maluma – “Felices los 4”
Shakira ft. Maluma – “Chantaje”
BEST DANCE
Avicii ft. Rita Ora – “Lonely Together”
Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa – “One Kiss” –
The Chainsmokers – “Everybody Hates Me”
David Guetta & Sia – “Flames”
Marshmello ft. Khalid – “Silence”
Zedd & Liam Payne – “Get Low (Street Video)”
BEST ROCK
Fall Out Boy – “Champion”
Foo Fighters – “The Sky Is A Neighborhood”
Imagine Dragons – “Whatever It Takes”
Linkin Park – “One More Light”
Panic! At The Disco – “Say Amen (Saturday Night)”
Thirty Seconds to Mars – “Walk On Water”
VIDEO WITH A MESSAGE
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Dej Loaf and Leon Bridges – “Liberated”
Drake – “God’s Plan”
Janelle Monáe – “PYNK”
Jessie Reyez – “Gatekeeper”
Logic ft. Alessia Cara & Khalid – “1-800-273-8255”
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Alessia Cara – “Growing Pains”
Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry”
The Carters – “APES**T”
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Eminem ft. Ed Sheeran – “River”
Shawn Mendes – “In My Blood”
BEST DIRECTION
The Carters – “APES**T”
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Drake – “God's Plan”
Ed Sheeran – “Perfect”
Justin Timberlake ft. Chris Stapleton – “Say Something”
Shawn Mendes – “In My Blood”
BEST ART DIRECTION
The Carters – “APES**T”
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
J. Cole – “ATM”
Janelle Monáe – “Make Me Feel”
SZA – “The Weekend”
Taylor Swift – “Look What You Made Me Do”
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry”
Avicii ft. Rita Ora – “Lonely Together”
Eminem ft. Beyoncé – “Walk On Water”
Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “All The Stars”
Maroon 5 – “Wait”
Taylor Swift – “Look What You Made Me Do”
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)”
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – “Havana”
The Carters – “APES**T”
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Dua Lipa – “IDGAF”
Justin Timberlake – “Filthy”
BEST EDITING
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)”
The Carters – “APES**T”
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Janelle Monáe – “Make Me Feel”
N.E.R.D & Rihanna – “Lemon”
Taylor Swift – “Look What You Made Me Do”
How do I vote for the 2018 VMAs?
Voting is restricted to users in the United States who can currently vote across eight categories at vma.mtv.com until Friday 10th August.